Which of the Following Could Be Considered a Major Challenge

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be considered a major challenge faced by political scientists in their use of the comparative method?

• A) tendency of researchers to focus on too broad a geographic area
• B) difficulty in choosing from among a large number of comparable cases
• C) general reluctance to look at historical factors
• D) difficulty in controlling variables

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Definitions:

M2

A measure of the money supply that includes cash and checking deposits (M1) as well as near money, such as savings deposits, money market securities, and time deposits.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for nation's monetary policy, financial regulation, and stability of the financial system.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is the leading body of a central bank in many countries, responsible for overseeing the bank's operations and policies.

Regional Banks

Financial institutions that operate in a specific region of a country, typically offering a range of banking services to local communities.